23 USC @Arizona State
Despite, the Trojan's post-season ban for this season, Matt Barkley and Robert Woods comprise college football's most dangerous pitch and catch duo. On the other side of the line of scrimmage, Arizona State's Vontaze Burfict is an unstoppable force and elite NFL prospect, with a mean streak. Some believe he will be college football's defensive player of the year. It's unusual for USC to not have a great tailback but they will prevail.
Result: USC wins 23-16
2 LSU @ 16 West Virginia, 8 p.m.
College football's Game of the Week pits LSU's vaunted defense against West Virginia's explosive offense. The days of Pat White and Steve Slaton and Noel Devine running to daylight are over in Morgantown. These Mountaineers, led by quarterback Geno Smith, are the nation's 7th best passing offense. LSU already traumatized Oregon's quick strike offense but the Mountaineers run less of a gimmicky scheme.
The two teams met last season and may have future meetings down the road as West Virginia is reportedly seeking membership as the SEC's 14th member. If West Virginia wins, they will be heavy favorites through the rest of their schedule until a season ending matchup with South Florida.
Result: West Virginia wins 27-23
7 Oklahoma State @ 8 Texas A&M
Oklahoma State has beaten the Aggies for three straight seasons including last season's 38-35 thriller. Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill now has a full season of experience under his belt but Oklahoma State has bigger plans than just winning the Big 12.
Result: Oklahoma State wins 31-45
11 Florida State @ 21 Clemson
Florida State over Clemson
The Seminoles showed they haven't quite rejoined the elite against Oklahoma, but they're on the right path. Quarterback EJ Manuel injured his non-throwing shoulder and may not start but Clemson barely survived an overachieving Auburn Tiger team last Saturday. Florida State is too well coached and talented for the Tigers.
Result: Florida State wins 30-17
3 Alabama vs. 14 Arkansas, 3:30 p.m.
The Arkansas passing offense is potent but the defense wasn't clicking last weekend when they allowed 28 points against. Troy. Meanwhile, Alabama appears set to stick with AJ McCarron as its starting quarterback. Its defense remains just as stingy as ever and is allowing under a touchdown per game
Result: Alabama wins 34-24.
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